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RUGBY:

Ireland get the defence of their RBS 6 Nations crown underway against Italy at Croke Park tomorrow at 2.30, while England then meet Wales and France travel to Scotland on Sunday.

Get all the latest news, previews, interviews and opinions throughout the campaign and watch live (IoI) on our new RBS 6 NATIONS SITE.

For details of live and exclusive web-only coverage of the Six Nations A international between Ireland Wolfhounds and Scotland A on RTÉ.ie click here.

GAA:

This weekend also sees the start of the Allianz National Football League. Read Séamus Leonard's Division 1 and Division 2 previews.

GOLF:

The second round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic is now over. Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee leads, but there are plenty of Irish still in the hunt, with defending champion Rory McIlroy only two shots off the lead. Leaderboard here.

While Padraig Harrington made a slow start in California at the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club near Los Angeles.

SOCCER:

There's a full list of matches in the Barclays Premier League this evening, get all the team news here.

Meanwhile, Newcastle United and Cardiff City meets at St James Park at 7.45pm.

 
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